Remembering Stevie Smith, 1989-2016

May 10, 2020
by Pinkbike Staff  



Four years have passed since the death of Steve Smith, Canada's greatest downhill mountain bike athlete. Today we should celebrate the incredible person he was and the lasting legacy he has left upon the sport. From his segment in Seasons where his mum Tianna Smith shuttled him to the top of the mountain for lap after training lap, to his success on the World Cup circuit. To this day he remains the last Canadian rider to win on home soil after the exhilarating World Cup round at Mont Sainte-Anne in 2013.

But he was more than just a driven athlete and fierce competitor, Smith was humble and grounded off the track and a strong influence on all aspiring Canadian gravity racers and many other riders around the world. Steve proved that it was possible for Canadians to be at the highest level.



A Tribute to Stevie Smith: In memory of Stevie Smith: 1989-2016:
Views: 175,947    Faves: 2,955    Comments: 116




Seasons:



Ian Morrison, meet Steve Smith:
Views: 159,023    Faves: 3,053    Comments: 129




Devinci Global Racing- 2012 Season Review:
Views: 84,243    Faves: 1,198    Comments: 65




Stevie Smith and Mark Wallace & the new Devinci Troy:
Views: 19,376    Faves: 290    Comments: 15




Follow Me - Brandon Semenuk & Stevie Smith:



The Rise:
Views: 63,526    Faves: 845    Comments: 39




Mind the Gap - The Making of unReal Ep. 4:
Views: 86,707    Faves: 286    Comments: 9




Devinci Global Racing 2013 Recap:
Views: 42,366    Faves: 422    Comments: 28




Whistler 2012: A Local's Guide:
Views: 129,460    Faves: 2,316    Comments: 105




Devinci Global Racing in BC:
Views: 42,216    Faves: 450    Comments: 20




Jackson Goldstone and Stevie Smith - OneObsession:
Views: 61,020    Faves: 465    Comments: 17




The Making of Arrival: Episode 2 - Brazil:
Views: 48,642    Faves: 338    Comments: 21




The Making of Arrival: Episode 3 – Ouro Preto:
Views: 43,884    Faves: 304    Comments: 19




Follow Me - Stevie Smith and Gee Atherton:



From The Inside Out - Stevie Smith:



Stevie Smith & Brendan Fairclough in "Trigger Happy”:



[Steve Smith - Mont Sainte Anne 2013:



Steve Smith - Winning Run - Leogang 2013:




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59 Comments
  • 62 0
 The segment with his mom gets me every time.

I’ll be wearing my chainsaw shirt today

RIP Stevie!
  • 10 0
 The best mummy’s boy ever. His mum seems awesome as well so I’m not surprised.
  • 13 0
 @thenotoriousmic: we should change Victoria’s day for Chainsaw’s Day.
  • 8 0
 I'm not crying, you're crying ????
  • 2 0
 That was supposed to be a crying emoji. Seriously choked me up.
  • 1 0
 What’s the title of the video? I want to see it but don’t have the time to watch them all.
  • 5 0
 @Moe2344: I showed this to my kids. The boys were asking a lot of questions about Stevie and I got choked up talking about it. It’s funny how that can happen with someone you didn’t know.
  • 4 0
 @meathooker: I showed it to my step sons, who are just catching the riding bug. It made me nostalgic and go back and explain the history of our sport and show them old videos. Hoping it inspires them to share my passion.
  • 44 0
 I think Canada needs a long weekend in honor of Steve Smith.
  • 23 0
 My eyes get watery every time on the Tribute film and I don't care who knows it
  • 5 0
 I have the longlivechainsaw stickers on all my top tubes so I think about him every time I go out for a ride. Just an awesome personality and talent on a bike and I feel fortunate for being able to watch his career develop and live out his dream to put Canada on top of the WC scene. You're not alone when the tears come out watching old clips of Stevie, he will always have a special place for all of us who watched his career grow. Ride in peace Stevie!
  • 19 0
 He's the only rider I used to wake up at 2am to watch his race runs live. No one attacked like Steve. He made every Canadian proud
  • 4 0
 totally, Id get so nervous when he was in the gate
  • 13 0
 I have been working on something special the past couple of months with the hopes of having it done for today but with how disjointed the world is currently, alot of what I needed was late or held up. Cannot wait to show it once it is complete, hopefully it does Stevie's legacy justice.
#longlivechainsaw
  • 3 0
 Looking forward to it man!!!
  • 2 0
 sounds awesome, cant wait to see it!!!
#longlivechainsaw
  • 14 0
 Still a tough one to accept. Thanks PB for continuing this each year. LongliveChainsaw.
  • 11 0
 Legend. Makes me sad to this day thinking what could have been. Safe to say he inspired a whole generation of riders here on the island. RIP Stevie.
  • 8 0
 I grew up riding on the island where he learned his craft. I rode and rode but never like Steve. He was fearless and Canadian like Gord and so many before him. Proud to remember this warrior and say to all those youngsters - be like Steve - be humble, be fast, and be Canadian.
  • 11 0
 Happy Mother’s Day Mama Chainsaw. Lots of love from around the world.
  • 7 0
 Are you joking me? The semenuk and smith follow me segment is blocked in my country? Really!? Two great canadian riders but I can’t f*cking watch them apparently
  • 8 0
 The Follow Me segment with Gee is all time!
  • 3 0
 This still hurts.... something about Stevie Smith that made us super proud on the world stage. I'll never forget screaming at my screen when he came down the final stretch at MSA. LLC
  • 2 0
 I remember that video where Stevie came 2nd after Sam Hill in Mt Psychosis. I thought man this guy is up there with the best! Few years later and he won the world cup overall. RIP Stevie.
  • 1 0
 It is really fun to be reminded of how great a rider and a person he was. I truly believe he (and unfortunately his death) has made UCI DH a more "friendly" environment for the competitors. Almost every pro enjoys their competitors great performances and it motivates themselves to ride faster. Are there any other pro level sports where this many competitors are friends? What a great sport. Thank you Steve Smith.
  • 3 0
 Miss you dude !! Till we meet again my friend Raise your glass to the chainsaw!!!!!
  • 3 0
 Man things really went to sh@t after Stevie (and Kelly) passed. Please come back and save us.
  • 2 0
 That smile. As a Brit he was always the one I want to win. Fucking hero, fucking legend, fucking inspiration. Their will never be any Stevie x
  • 1 0
 Rest In Peace , Stevie , the tribute video and the scene in Seasons chokes me as well. Gone but not forgotten . #longlivechainsaw
  • 1 0
 Legend love this man what a rider so fast so smooth we miss you chainsaw onelove my friend never forgotten
  • 1 0
 Always remembered,could never be forgotten,I big hug and a big kiss to his mom
  • 1 0
 Shame Taylor Sage's short film about Stevie doesn't seem to exist anywhere on the web these days as it was great
  • 2 0
 Leogang - speed wheelie, green board, stoppie, whip, arms up. ALL TIME
  • 1 0
 I always get sad in these days remembering Stevie. Really can't avoid to cry watching tribute video.
  • 1 0
 One of life’s cruel mysteries that I’ll never truly understand is why the best of us go early. Long live Chainsaw
  • 1 0
 We will never forget you Chainsaw, they broke the mold with you.
  • 2 0
 Legend.
  • 1 0
 So many great memories. Thanks Steve you f*ckin& Legend.RIP????
  • 1 0
 the best die young- wish that wasn't true. RIP Stevie!!!
  • 1 0
 Peace and gnar bro. Long live Canada.
  • 1 0
 Miss him he was a great rider and friend #longlivechainsaw
  • 1 0
 I'm in Canada Can't see Follow Me segment.
  • 1 0
 What a weapon....such a shame ......#longlivechainsaw
  • 1 0
 True Legend
  • 1 0
 absolute legend
  • 1 0
 Long live Chainsaw \m/
  • 1 0
 Respect. RIP legend.
  • 1 0
 Absolute legend. RIP.
  • 1 0
 ????????
  • 1 0
 wow, i love that (but in all seriousness which emoji where you using?)
  • 1 0
 Miss you Stevie
  • 1 0
 legend lives onn







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